United Way of the Wabash Valley announced today a new grant opportunity focused on financial skills training for teenagers made available by their Financial Management Impact Council. The Council promotes financial coaching and income management throughout the six-county service area. Improving financial management skills is an important step in breaking the cycle of poverty and […]
Author: Abby Desboro
United Way Announces Recipients of Successful Student Transitions Initiative
United Way of the Wabash Valley’s Youth Success Impact Council has awarded $271,000 from its new “Successful Student Transitions Initiative” to three local organizations. This new initiative is part of Youth Success’ overall strategy to invest in programs that help Wabash Valley youth gain the knowledge, skills, and character development to succeed in kindergarten through […]
Annual Safety Net Grant Funding Opportunity Open to Applicants
United Way of the Wabash Valley announced their annual grant opportunity available to organizations providing safety net or vital emergency assistance for need in the community. Safety net programs are programs designed to address immediate needs with emergency assistance such as food, shelter, and/or clothing services. The United Way’s bold goal is to move 10,000 […]
United Way’s Substance Use Disorders Council Releases Community Measurement Dashboard
Substance use and related disorders take an enormous toll on the community, which suffers as a result of alcohol- and drug-related crime and violence, abuse and neglect of children, and lower worker productivity. In order to address this issue, the United Way’s Substance Use Disorders Council focuses on well-rounded approaches to supporting prevention, treatment, and […]
United Way of the Wabash Valley Awarded $100,0000 Grant to “Close the Gap” in Vigo County
Partnership with Nurture with Nature: Highland Church Childcare Ministry to help open new childcare on the eastside of Vigo County Early Learning Indiana awarded a $100,000 grant to United Way of the Wabash Valley as part of the $1.7 million Closing the Gap grant fund to address local child care access issues, increasing capacity and […]
“The Way Forward” Helps Students Achieve Success
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, educators and caretakers alike noticed that children were struggling, falling behind, and needed help. From this need, Merom Methodist Church developed “The Way Forward” a tutoring program that provided one-on-one sessions. The Merom Church utilized their funding from the United Way Youth Success Engagement Grant to hire 5 tutors to […]
United Way Unveils New Program: Reading Neighbors
United Way of the Wabash Valley is partnering with the Vigo County School Corporation to expand its current literacy focus with a new program, “Reading Neighbors”. The program invites community members to read aloud to first and second-grade students to improve emerging reading skills, using a special selection of books that also help children strengthen […]
Something’s Cooking at Brazil United Methodist Church
Supported by United Way’s Safety Net Council, Brazil United Methodist Church operates Pantry Blessings, a food pantry service, as well as a hot meal service called Something’s Cooking. When COVID first hit, the pantry began seeing an increase in families picking up food. They went from giving groceries twice a month to every week because […]
Pace Provides Meals for Families in Need
At all times, but especially during the difficult times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity is a real issue for many individuals. In Sullivan county, Pace utilized their relief funds to address this need. By partnering with local restaurants Acorn Grill and Petty’s Pit Stop, they implemented a Family Meals Program. Families were […]
Kid Kare Project Makes a Difference in the Lives of Children
Kid Kare Project Inc. is committed to making a difference in the lives of children. United Way supports Kid Kare Project through the Safety Net Council, which focuses on providing the basic necessities of life. Kid Kare Project is a valued partner of the United Way who believes children should be free to grow, learn, […]
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